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If “Big Brother” is a game of chess for the participating houseguests, then putting on the show is a game of Mouse Trap for the people behind the scenes. Each week every summer, executive producers Allison Grodner, Rich Meehan, host Julie Chen Moonves and the rest of the 24/7 Banijay crew set the Radford Studios stage with every possible piece in play — but it’s up to the mice (or hamsters, in this case) to put their respective plans in motion, even if that means accidentally sacrificing their own games in the process. This Thursday, CBS celebrates the series’ 1,000th primetime episode with a 90-minute special live eviction installment and a game-changing twist. “BB” will become the first series to ever achieve this milestone, 26 years after it first premiered on July 5, 2000. “It’s been really interesting and fun to think about how to celebrate the show,” executive producer Allison Grodner tells Variety. “We want to take some time at the beginning to really reflect on the past and, through fan engagement, have some fun reveals of polls that were taken of favorite moments, favorite winners and people that should have won.” BIG BROTHER celebrates its 1000th episode live on Thursday, August 27 (8:00-9:30 PM live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+, marking the first time a primetime television series has reached this milestone. The historic night will feature surprise appearances from former Houseguests determined by interactive fan votes and kick off the biggest twist of the summer. The episode will look back at some of the most memorable moments from the show's historic 26-year run and shift into overdrive with the BB Blockbuster and a live eviction. Details to be announced in the coming weeks. "We are thrilled and honored to be celebrating this unprecedented milestone," said executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan. "It would not have been possible without all of the hardworking and talented people behind the scenes who make up our BIG BROTHER family. This achievement belongs to them, the hundreds of brave houseguests who have walked through the front door, our iconic host, Julie Chen Moonves, and of course, our passionate fans." "Never did I ever expect the unexpected," said host Julie Chen Moonves. "When we launched season one, there were rumors we could get canceled midseason because we didn't have the same ratings as SURVIVOR. And now look at us, Ma! Two former SURVIVOR players are currently on our show, including a former winner, Dee. Although the past 28 seasons feel like the blink of an eye, it doesn't look that way when you see all the fashion trends and hairstyles I've worn through the decades. That's the dead giveaway for how long we've been around! I am humbled and grateful for this momentous occasion. May God allow BIG BROTHER to continue for at least another 1,000 original episodes, with more Zings, new Houseguests, and countless HOH competitions still to come!" The milestone celebration comes amid a strong season for BIG BROTHER, which has posted a +14% increase in premiere-week Live+3 viewership versus last summer and delivered four straight weeks of audience growth since the July 9 premiere. |
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Jaye P. Morgan, the singer, actor, nightclub star and, perhaps most famously to fans of ’70s game shows, the outrageously risqué panelist on Chuck Barris’ The Gong Show, died of natural causes Monday, August 24, her family announced. She was 94. According to attorney and longtime friend Mark Sendroff, Morgan had been living with her nephew and niece, Duke Morgan Spencer and Peggy Sue Spencer, in Longview, Washington, having previously lived for many years in the San Fernando Valley in California. Born Mary Margaret Morgan on December 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado, Morgan took the name Jaye P. Morgan after high school classmates provided the nickname after banking mogul J.P. Morgan. She began appearing on the vaudeville stage in a family act that was featured in the 1935 film Stars Over Broadway. As a teenager, Morgan performed frequently in Los Angeles with the Western Swing musician Hank Penny, according to her official website. After graduating high school, she joined the Frank DeVol Orchestra as its lead female vocalist from 1950-53, recording the hits “Just A Gigolo” and “Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries.” Two years after leaving the group, she scored her own hit singles with “That’s All I Want from You,” “The Longest Walk,” “Danger! Heartbreak Ahead,” “If You Don’t Want My Love” and “Pepper-Hot Baby.” She was introduced to television audiences in 1955 as a regular on CBS’ daytime variety program The Robert Q. Lewis Show. In addition to hosting her own TV variety show The Jaye P. Morgan Show in 1956, she was soon appearing on nightclub stages and such primetime variety series as The Ed Sullivan Show, The Perry Como Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Steve Allen Show and The Dinah Shore Show, among numerous others. Morgan enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the 1970s through her frequent witty and candid appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, The Merv Griffin Show and Dinah! She guested in episodes of The Muppet Show, Lucas Tanner, The Love Boat and others. In a memorable 1973 episode of The Odd Couple, she played herself and performed a song written by Tony Randall’s character Felix Unger, who penned “Happy and Peppy and Bursting With Love” as an uptempo, and thoroughly, corny number which Morgan slowed down to a moody jazz groove, thoroughly upsetting the persnickety Unger. Morgan also sang the theme song of the 1975 NBC sitcom Fay starring Lee Grant. But perhaps her signature credit was as one of the celebrity judges on Barris’ zany syndicated program The Gong Show from 1976-78, in which contestants performed their wacky and often awful talents (or non-talents). Like her Match Game counterpart Brett Somers, Morgan became known for brash and brazen double entendres. Morgan proved so popular on the show that Barris cast her on his other programs including The Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show and The $1.98 Beauty Show and in 1980’s The Gong Show Movie (which included footage of an infamous breast-baring moment from the TV show). ' Other game show appearances for Morgan include The Hollywood Squares, Everything Goes, The Dating Game, The Cross-Wits, Break the Bank, Rhyme and Reason, Three for the Money, Celebrity Sweepstakes, Baffle, It's Your Bet, The Honeymoon Game, The Game Game, Letters to Laugh-In, You Don't Say!, Win with the Stars, I'll Bet, What's This Song?, Pantomime Quiz, About Faces, Stop the Music!, and Judge for Yourself. She later would portray herself in George Clooney’s imaginative 2002 Barris biopic Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Her many regional stage credits include Sugar Babies, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Annie Get Your Gun, Guys & Dolls, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Pajama Game, Miss Margarida’s Way and Nunsense. Additional film credits include 1973’s The All-American Boy with Jon Voight and Night Patrol with Linda Blair and Pat Paulsen in 1984. Morgan married three times, most significantly to musician Art Kane, with whom she adopted son Paul Kane, who predeceased her. In addition to Duke and Peggy Sue Spencer, Morgan is survived by the children and grandchildren of her siblings, many of whom were with her when she passed. Sendroff said there will be no memorial service “so her family may honor her wishes and remember her privately.” |
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SURVIVOR revealed today in a YouTube livestream the 21 new castaways who will compete against each other when the Emmy(R) Award-winning series premieres its 51st edition, kicking off the series' new "Open Era" with a special two-hour episode, Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. The groundbreaking reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 PM, returns with an all-new expanded class of dynamic and determined competitors. The 51st season marks the first of SURVIVOR's "Open Era," in which every twist, every idol, every advantage in the series' history may come into play in any order and without warning. Twenty-six years after it first premiered, SURVIVOR continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will as well as the adventure of a lifetime. Castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji are tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. SURVIVOR, currently nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program, is hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst. The following 21 new Castaways, including a professional wrestler, sociology professor, medical student, baseball executive and farmer, are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime on SURVIVOR 51, where they will test their endurance, strategy and willpower in pursuit of the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize. - Aaliyah Puglia (24; Gloucester City, NJ; chef) |
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Following a record-breaking summer, Peacock announced a season nine renewal of the hit cultural phenomenon "Love Island USA" with Emmy-nominated host Ariana Madix set to return. The renewal builds on Peacock's expanding "Love Island" franchise slate, joining the previously announced third seasons of "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" and "Love Island Games," all premiering in 2027. Co-hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the highly anticipated "Love Island USA" season eight reunion special premieres Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. Taped in front of a live audience, the special reunites this season's winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year's bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa. Since the season eight premiere on June 2, "Love Island USA" has garnered over 19 billion minutes viewed. Source: Peacock first party data �� "Love Island USA" has reigned over the streaming landscape this summer, ranking as the #1 streaming title for summer 2026 to date and the #1 streaming reality title for six consecutive weeks. This season, "Love Island USA" saw 35% of its audience as new to the series, further cementing the franchise's status as a pop culture phenomenon. Source: Peacock first party data "Love Island USA" is produced by ITV America, in association with Lifted Entertainment and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company and distributed by ITV Studios. David George, Adam Sher, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, Ben Thursby-Palmer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Sophie Brown, Jessica Castro, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Chet Fenster and Martin Oxley executive produce the series. |
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Airing just hours after the death of Dolly Parton at the age of 80, the Tuesday live quarterfinal episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent honored the music icon. “Before we move on, we want to take a moment to remember the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, who passed away today,” host Terry Crews said during a transition early in the show. “She was the ultimate talent, and a total original who inspired so many of us – including me. She will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Dolly!” AGT closed out the night with a special card tribute to Parton. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, revealed the news in an Instagram video the same day. “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he says in the video. “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.” Seaver added: “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.” “I first went on the road with Dolly as a kid, getting a taste of the road life in the early 1980s. Dolly opened doors not just for me but for her entire family to reach the potential we didn’t even know was possible. Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent,” Seaver added in the video message. “By her example, we believed that anything is possible. She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history." His statement continued: “My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly, but so have you. She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family whether you liked it or not. Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever. Dolly was a farmer, just like her daddy; he farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.” Seaver ended his statement, saying, “Rest in peace, Aunt Dolly — Aunt, Granny, Gigi. May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you.” Parton shared an update on her health on Friday, Aug. 21, acknowledging her recent decline after the March 2025 death of her husband, Carl Dean. “As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl. You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” Parton told PEOPLE. She added: “But I think because we live in a 24/7 world with social media, everything gets magnified in ways it wasn’t years ago. I used to joke that I was the Queen of the Tabloids, but now I guess I can say I’m the Queen of Social Media AI! Seriously, though, even though I’m still healin’, I’m still workin’! You know me — as I’ve often said — I’ve dreamed myself into a corner and I still have so many things I want to achieve, so I’m gonna keep on working as long as I can to see everything come to life.” With a distinguished career that lasted decades, Parton is the best-selling female country music artist of all time, having sold more than 160 million albums worldwide. Her debut album was 1967’s Hello, I’m Dolly, and she went on to release a slew of hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “9 to 5” and “Jolene.” Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tenn., in 1946. She had 11 siblings, and the family was poor. “We never actually starved, but sometimes we never had quite enough to eat,” she told PEOPLE in 1977. At age 6, she began playing her first guitar and singing in her grandfather’s church. She started writing songs a year later. Though she was known for her glamor as an adult, she told PEOPLE in 2003 that growing up, “I had freckles and a gap in my teeth. Everything was homemade or hand-me-downs. . . . I always wanted to be prettier. I got to fixin’ myself up. I wanted my clothes tight, my makeup bright, my nails long, my lips red. I got into it.” Over her career, she received considerable attention for her dramatic appearance, but she was always the first one to make a joke of it. After her high school graduation, she moved to Nashville in 1964. She played in clubs and wrote songs for other artists. She told PEOPLE in 2012, “My songs got me out of the mountains and took me everywhere I’ve wanted to go.” Her big break came when country star Porter Wagoner hired her to be his sidekick on The Porter Wagoner Show. He helped her land a record deal, but her early successes were all duets with her costar. “I’ll always be a country musician because I’m a country girl,” she told PEOPLE in 1975. “My style is my soul and my feelings. I’ll tell the world in my songs what I wouldn’t have told my mother.” In 1971, she had her first country No. 1 with “Joshua.” “Coat of Many Colors,” released the same year, reached No. 4. Then in 1973, she released “Jolene,” which was a country No. 1 and also charted on Billboard‘s Hot 100. Parton stopped appearing on the TV show in 1974, and she wrote “I Will Always Love You” as a goodbye to her creative partner, Wagoner. “When I got ready to go, it was not a good scene. So I went home and that song just came to me. The next morning I said, ‘This is how I feel.’ Tears were rolling down his face,” she told PEOPLE in 2012. The song topped the country chart twice, but it became a megahit when Whitney Houston recorded it for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. She told PEOPLE in 2015 about the first time she heard Houston’s version of the song on the radio. “It was a worldwide thing. It was in a movie; it was No. 1. I thought, ‘Wow. I wrote that little song,’ “ she said. “That’s when I felt my worth as a songwriter. I thought, ‘This is my gift, and I’m going to do the best I can with it.’ ” Parton continued to enjoy success with hits like “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” “Here You Come Again,” “Two Doors Down,” “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right” and “You’re the Only One.” By the end of the ’70s, Parton’s ambitions reached beyond Nashville; some worried she was leaving country music behind. She said in 1977, “I want people to know there is a lot more to me — good or bad — than they’ve seen so far. All I’m askin’ is a chance to prove it. . . . . I’m not leavin’ Nashville. Roots are important to me, and my roots are here.” Parton’s movie career began in 1980 when she starred in 9 to 5 with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. Her theme song for the movie became her first No. 1 single on the Hot 100. The costars became lifelong friends, and Parton later made a guest appearance on their Netflix TV series Grace and Frankie. In 1982, she played a madam in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas alongside Burt Reynolds. “I make a better whore than a secretary,” she told PEOPLE in 1982. Parton also starred in 1984’s Rhinestone with Sylvester Stallone, 1989’s Steel Magnolias and 2012’s Joyful Noise. In 1987, Parton released the critically acclaimed album Trio with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She told PEOPLE in 2003 that they “were like sisters,” explaining, “We didn’t always agree, but we had a great sound. Our first Trio album was one of the greatest pieces of music I’ve ever been involved in.” During her career, Parton won an Emmy, 11 Grammy awards, 10 Country Music Association awards, seven Academy of Country Music awards, three American Music awards and earned two Academy Award nominations, as well as an honorary Oscar. She was one of only seven female artists to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award. The music icon was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. During the memorable ceremony, she performed her hit song “Coat of Many Colors.” Parton’s close friend and “Islands in the Stream” duet partner Kenny Rogers presided over her induction. Parton also made her mark on game shows as early as the 1970s and as recent as 2023, with appearances on The Hollywood Squares, American Idol, Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the STars, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Great Pottery Throwdown, Jeopardy!, The Voice, and Claim to Fame. Parton’s vibrant life was adapted into a musical titled Dolly: A True Original Musical that premiered in Nashville in July 2025 with plans of transferring to Broadway in 2026. “I wanted to see it done while I’m still around, to be able to oversee it and make sure that it’s done properly in a way that I would want to see it, rather than to wait till I’m gone and let somebody else decide how they think it should be done,” she said in a press conference announcing the show’s premiere. She also wrote the score for the Broadway adaptation of 9 to 5, for which she received a Tony nomination. In 2005 she received the National Medal of Arts, and in 2006 she received Kennedy Center Honors. In November 2022, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Parton frequently collaborated with younger artists, including Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter. She was also the godmother of Miley Cyrus. For the singer who once said, “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life,” maintaining her personal life was very important. “I’ve told her some things that I think are valuable and that she uses, but I’d rather live [as] an example,” Parton told PEOPLE of her relationship with Cyrus. “[I’d rather] be an example rather than just try to tell somebody to do this, do that because I don’t think that’s right. Everybody’s different.” She owned the Dollywood amusement park located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. She was also heavily involved in philanthropy, most notably her Imagination Library, which mails one book a month to children from birth until kindergarten. She was inspired in part by her father, who never learned to read or write. Parton married Carl Thomas Dean in May 1966. Dean opted to stay out of the spotlight but encouraged his wife. “He’s always supporting me as long as I don’t try to drag him in on it,” Parton told PEOPLE. “He’s always been my biggest fan behind the scenes, but he’s at home. I don’t think they’re probably showing much of this on TV, and if they do, he might see it.” “I always joke and laugh when people ask me what’s the key to my long marriage and lasting love,” Parton told PEOPLE in 2018. “I always say ‘Stay gone!’ and there’s a lot of truth to that. I travel a lot, but we really enjoy each other when we’re together and the little things we do.” Dean died on March 3, 2025. Parton announced his death on Instagram writing, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.” Days after his death, Parton paid tribute to her late husband with a song titled “If You Hadn’t Been There.” “Carl and I fell in love when I was 18 and he was 23, and like all great love stories, they never end,” she wrote on Instagram announcing the song alongside a rare throwback photo of the couple. Parton reflected on their love story and her grief in a November 2025 PEOPLE cover story. “Ours is a great old love story. Most people don’t stay that close that long,” Parton said of Dean at the time. “That’s a loss. Nobody can ever know that unless you’ve experienced it yourself. He will always be in my heart and in my memories.” Parton was set to return to Las Vegas in December 2025 for a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — her first extended run in the city in more than 30 years — but in September of that year, she announced that the dates had been postponed due to “health challenges.” “As many of you know, I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000 check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!,” she said in a statement shared to Instagram. “In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.” Despite the setback, Parton reassured her fans at the time writing, “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.” She later canceled the residency in May 2026, saying in an Instagram video that she was “responding really well to meds and treatments” and “improving every day.” Ultimately, she would pass due to a brief but brave battle with cancer. Years prior, Parton told PEOPLE that even after decades in the industry there were still dreams she had left to fulfill. “I just hope I live long enough to do more things,” she said. “That’s the only thing that worries me, that I may run out of time before I see so many of my dreams come true. I wake up with new dreams all the time. But I put them in a place where they can continue, even after I’m gone.” In a November 2025 cover story, Parton opened up to PEOPLE about her then-upcoming 80th birthday. “People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what? Look at all I’ve done in 80 years. I feel like I’m just getting started,” she says. “I know that sounds stupid, but unless my health gives way, which right now I seem to be doing fine . . . I think there’s a lot to be said about age. If you allow yourself to get old, you will. I say, ‘I ain’t got time to get old!’ I ain’t got time to dwell on that. That’s not what I’m thinking about.” She also reflected on her impact and intentions in the industry. “I’m at that point in my life where I just want to be able to do good things that can be carried on. I’m proud of my legacy so far, and I hope to just continue to do things that might be of use to other people,” Parton told PEOPLE at the time. “You know, I have just been going so fast my whole life,” Parton added in the same interview. “And I just start thinking, ‘How in the world did I even have a life? How did I even get it done?’ I really realized when I was putting this book together just how much I had sacrificed in my life. I never had children, so at least I didn’t have a guilty feeling. I’m thankful that I got to see my dreams come true.”
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Golf Channel on Tuesday said it was postponing the debut of its "Big Break" reboot because of the ongoing controversy surrounding Good Good Golf, its new partner for the reality series. In a statement released about two hours before the scheduled premiere, Golf Channel said one of the show's sponsors requested to have its branding removed from the series. As a result, the premiere won't be shown until Sept. 1, which Golf Channel said "will allow for necessary production updates." Golf Channel did not identify who made the request, but multiple reports Tuesday night said it was retailer Golf Galaxy, which had been listed as a presenting sponsor of the show. Golf Galaxy and its parent company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, pulled Good Good Golf merchandise from in-person and online shelves Tuesday. Good Good Golf posted a video for a Callaway driver last week in which a man shoves to the ground a woman who was reaching for his new driver. The video was later deleted by Good Good and Callaway after criticism that it portrayed violence against women, though clips of the ad still made the rounds on social media after the official accounts took it down. The characters in the ad are both with Good Good -- Garrett Clark, who rushes over to shove Alexis Miestowski and then says to her as she lies on the ground, "Do not touch my new driver." Good Good, which was launched as a YouTube channel in 2020 and now is among the largest content creators in the sport, apologized Saturday in a statement on social media. "I wanted to come on here real quick and talk about the current situation with Callaway and Good Good," Clark started out. "I personally want to apologize for playing the role in this skit, in this ad, at the magnitude that I did." He added: "This is not at all what we stand for, the way this ad was received, is not how Good Good is, and it's not what we stand for. I want everyone to know that I don't support DV [domestic violence] or abuse or any of that to any, of any kind.". Chip Brewers, Callaway Golf's CEO, apologized Tuesday, saying the Good Good-produced ad was ultimately signed off on by his company. "That approval should never have happened. Mistakes were made, and we are taking the matter very seriously," Brewers wrote on Tuesday. "I want to make it clear that we sincerely apologize for the video." Good Good partnered with Callaway in 2023. "Big Break" was a popular reality series on Golf Channel that was launched in 2003 and last aired in 2015. Professionals including Tony Finau appeared on it. The reboot of the series, titled "Big Break x Good Good," was announced earlier this year. |
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Disney+ has today confirmed globally recognized television personality and host, Maura Higgins, as the host of the highly anticipated, iconic British dating show "Blind Date." The beloved Irish native's sharp wit and mischievous charm propelled her from a finalist position on Love Island UK, to a hosting role on Love Island USA: Aftersun. She went on to win the hearts of audiences around the world on The Traitors U.S. earlier this year, finishing as runner up and delivering reality TV gold in one of the series' most shocking and viral moments as she learned she was betrayed by her partner in the final episode. This autumn, she will continue to gain traction globally for her role in the hit U.S. show, Dancing with the Stars. With "Blind Date," Higgins will continue her momentum and front the ultimate dating series as it returns to screens in 2027, reimagined for contemporary audiences - bigger, better, and bolder than ever. As with the original British format fronted by Cilla Black, contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary "Blind Date" wall, the only thing standing between them and their potential true love just metres away. Fans can expect a host of innovative format twists and a spicy dose of drama, as our daters will see if forever love can truly grow once the new series begins filming in a secret "Blind Date" location later this year, but potential new partners are always lurking behind the wall... More details to be announced in due course. The Hulu Original series commissioned by Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA from the UK (10x45') is executive produced by Matthew Worthy & Kieran Doherty for Stellify Media (a Sony Pictures Television-backed company) and Graham Stuart for SO TV (part of ITV Studios). Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, commented: "Maura is the perfect match for our version of 'Blind Date'. Her distinctive straight-talking humour, coupled with her experience as a reality dating show contestant, means we know she has the gravitas plus the wit to bring 'Blind Date' to new audiences. We're very much looking forward to Maura helping our daters navigate their own journeys to find love as she steps into the famed 'Blind Date' host role." Blind Date is based on the format, The Dating Game, from Sony Pictures Television and which is distributed by SPT worldwide. |
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In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the beloved 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Netflix today announced that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere globally on September 23, inviting audiences into a thrilling new competition based on Roald Dahl's book Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and inspired by one of the most iconic worlds in cinematic history. Twelve lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, will step through the gates of Wonka's Chocolate Factory and into a world of pure imagination, delicious mischief, and unexpected challenges. Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka's games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally. In this high-stakes social experiment, players will journey through the factory's wondrous and unpredictable landscape, adapting, strategizing, and withstanding the unknown while proving they have the instincts, resilience, and character to thrive in chaos. In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to earn Wonka's life-changing prize. Adding to the nostalgia, Wonka's The Golden Ticket will feature the recreated voice of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, honoring the legendary performance that has enchanted generations of audiences. The voice of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka has been recreated with the consent of Mr. Wilder's estate. The series will also welcome back Rusty Goffe, who appeared in the original 1971 film, reprising his role as an Oompa Loompa. "More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performance," said Karen B. Wilder, Gene Wilder's wife, on behalf of the Gene Wilder Estate. "Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people's lives, and that connection has endured for generations. We are delighted that Wonka's The Golden Ticket celebrates the warmth and imagination that he brought to the role, introducing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished it for decades." In collaboration with the Roald Dahl Story Company, which Netflix acquired in 2021, and the Gene Wilder Estate, Wonka's The Golden Ticket pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Dahl's beloved book and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory while reimagining its world for a new era of audiences. Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix September 23, with a two-part finale on September 30. Netflix has revealed a trailer & key art for the show, produced in the Gold Coast, Australia. Production was supported by the Australian Government through its Location Offset, the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland's Production Attraction Strategy and the Local Government through the City of Gold Coast's Screen Attraction Program. |
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Debbie Clark, who performed on the classic American Gladiators show using the name "Storm," has passed away. She was 61 years old. Clark's brother, Steven, confirmed her passing to TMZ. He revealed that Clark died on Monday at her Boston home when her pacemaker gave out. Her son, Clayton, said that her pacemaker stopped working as Clark had been "overworking herself." She died in her son's arms while the family was waiting for paramedics. Though attempts were made to resuscitate her at the scene, she was already dead by the time help arrived. Clayton believes she died from cardiac arrest. Clayton has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for a "loving farewell" to his mother. He described her as an "amazing mother," sharing that her sudden passing has been "insanely hard" for him to handle. His hope is to spread her ashes with her mother so she can "finally feel like she's at rest with the one she loved the most." "She was a strong woman, but sometimes the strongest people struggle the most," Clayton wrote. "She carried me through life and is still with me in spirit, but the day she passed I knew I had to grow as a person. Since all I’ve known is my life with her I’m starting over. When she was alive she made everything easy for me; however she was struggling with heart problems which she hid from everyone as she still wanted people to see her as a warrior, as Storm. I understand why some people looked up to her, as did I, but sometimes your heroes are dealing with their own demons." Clark joined American Gladiators in 1991 as a replacement for "Gold," who had to step down after suffering an injury. She was dubbed "Storm" because, as the producers of the show told her, she'd "blown them all away." Clark served as a regular on the show until 1993, at one point singing the national anthem at an American Gladiators event in addition to showing off her physical prowess. She had to retire as a performer after suffering a serious ACL injury. According to a biography on the American Gladiators website, in 2008, Clark and her son Clayton fled from a domestic violence situation in South Carolina. The two were then living homeless in San Diego for nearly three years. She had difficulty finding work due to her knee injury and no family to help her. With the help of Embrace CEO Sean Sheppard, along with several other American Gladiators alums, her story caught the attention of The View's Sherri Shepherd, who paid for Clark and her son to have an apartment for six months. Dr. Dan Kalbac, the US Men's National Soccer Team doctor, performed knee replacement surgery for her for free to get her mobile again. "Homelessness does not have any prejudice... you can end up in the same situation, it doesn't matter," Clark said of the situation. Clark returned to the spotlight in 2023 when she was featured as one of the former Gladiators in the Netflix documentary series Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators. In the docuseries, she spoke about her personal struggles, including the difficulties in her life after leaving the show. |
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Actor Tim Curry, best known for his turn as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80. As TMZ first reported, Curry died Tuesday night after police responded to his Los Angeles home. An official cause of death has yet to be announced, but Curry had battled various health issues in recent years, including a stroke in 2012. Curry's showbiz career included work on both the stage and screen. On stage, he originated the role of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show," a role he carried over to the 1975 film adaptation. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has maintained a major cult following in the years since its release, and Curry went on to appear as the Narrator/Criminologist in Fox's 2016 remake, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again," which starred Laverne Cox as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Other notable film work included fellow cult hit "Clue" (as butler Wadsworth), "Annie," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Muppet Treasure Island," "Charlie's Angels," and "Kinsey." On the small screen, Curry is best remembered for his chilling work as evil clown Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "It." He also appeared in episodes of "Roseanne," "Monk," "Will & Grace," "Psych," and "Criminal Minds," among other series, and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his 1993 guest stint on "Tales From the Crypt." Curry also lent his voice to dozens of TV shows, movies, and video games, most notably voicing eccentric family patriarch Nigel Thornberry in Nickelodeon's "The Wild Thornberrys." The animated series ran for five seasons from 1998 to 2004 and spawned a feature film, "The Wild Thornberrys Movie," where Curry also voiced Nigel. The actor's list of accolades included a Daytime Emmy win for voicing Captain Hook in Fox's "Peter Pan & the Pirates," a Grammy nomination for narrating a "Series of Unfortunate Events" audiobook, and three Tony Award nods for "Amadeus," "My Favorite Year," and "Spamalot." Curry appeared in a 2019 episode of Jeopardy! as a cluegiver in a category featuring Audible audio books, of which he was a narrator of one. |
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Our Little Geniuses Get Some Comic Relief |
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Jack Dee is to host new U&Dave game show Help Me Tiny Big Brain, which will pair up young geniuses with comedians. The eponymous Tiny Big Brains are some of the best minds in country, so it’ll be up to the comedians to bring the comic relief. That, and not get in the way too much. The stand-ups appearing will include Fatiha El-Ghorri, Ivo Graham, Maisie Adam, Johnny Vegas, Tim Vine, Lucy Beaumont, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Phil Wang. Jack’s favorites will be returning for the finale in the four-part series. “In Help Me Tiny Big Brain I will be asking some of the brightest young people in the country to collaborate with some top comedians in order to solve maddeningly frustrating problems,” Dee said. “It’s fun, uplifting and has an irresistible feel-good vibe. Precisely the kind of thing I am best known for.” “We are delighted to be working with UKTV on this series,” said executive producer Tracie O’Neill. “Pairing super smart kids with brilliant comedians under the guidance of Jack Dee was always going to lead to unpredictable chaos – and that’s exactly what makes Help Me Tiny Big Brain such a joy. It’s funny, smart and surprisingly full of heart.” Help Me Tiny Big Brain will be broadcast on U and U&Dave later in 2026. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Content Creators Touch Grass for Netflix |
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The hugely popular reality series Inside is getting a spin-off on Netflix and this time, they're headed out into the wilderness! Sidemen Productions and Netflix have officially confirmed Outside will launch on the streamer this autumn. Announced at Edinburgh TV Festival today (26 August), Outside will see a new group of content creators thrown into the forest to battle for a prize of up to £1 million ($1.36m USD). The synopsis continues: "With every comfort eating into the prize pot, they'll face brutal decisions, unpredictable challenges and plenty of Sidemen mischief as they fight to keep hold of the cash." "It's got all the drama of Squid Game: The Challenge but with all of the Sidemen comedy," said Syeda Irtizaali, director of unscripted at Netflix UK, at Edinburgh TV Festival 2026. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Gary Lineker's Box Gets a Date |
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Gary Lineker's highly anticipated game show, The Box, finally has its air date! The new series has been teased for quite some time now and follows a group of 10 famous faces who find themselves enclosed in yellow boxes and are transported to a mystery location, where they face challenges that range from "the physical and mental to the logical, often with no instruction". At the end of each episode, the two worst-performing celebrities go head-to-head in The Duel, with the loser eliminated. The series launches on ITV1 and ITVX across two nights, beginning on Saturday 5 September at 8:15pm and continuing on Sunday 6 September at 8pm. The former Match of the Day presenter, who left the BBC after more than two decades earlier this year, fronts the series in his first major new venture since departing the corporation. The line-up brings together names from entertainment, sport, music and politics. Leading the way are Dragons' Den entrepreneur Sara Davies, football pundit and former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness, comedian Ellie Taylor and former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. They are joined by broadcaster Ranvir Singh, Love Island: The Debrief host Shakira Khan, pop star JB Gill, The Chase's Jenny Ryan, YouTuber Danny Aarons and TV personality Joey Essex. Lineker will preside from the sidelines. In a first-look clip released by ITV, he tells the contestants: "You can forget World Cup penalty shootouts, this is way tenser!". "From my experience, the most successful teams are built on a mix of strengths and abilities, and that's exactly what we've got with this line-up," Lineker said. "I'm excited to be on the sideline with a front row seat to see all the action unfold!". |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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"Big Brother UK" Sets Up "Group Chat" |
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ITV2 has confirmed that Big Brother UK legend Kate Lawler and podcast GK Barry will co-host Big Brother: The Group Chat. The new BBUK companion series will take over Big Brother: Late & Live, which had been hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best since the reality competition landed on ITV2 in 2023. Big Brother: The Group Chat will premiere alongside Big Brother UK Season 23 this fall. The companion series will air Sunday through Thursday nights after the main show on ITV2, ITVX, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. The chat show will give fans even more action, bringing them closer to the personalities, dynamics and relationships at the heart of the series. With exclusive interviews with evicted Housemates, celebrity fans and special guests, viewers can expect strong opinions, plenty of personality and the inside scoop from those who know the house best. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Married By Netflix |
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Netflix UK’s new unscripted chief has addressed duty of care concerns around her debut commission. Netflix, Will You Marry Me? will be a 12-episode ‘live reality’ show in which the audience will take charge of one man’s quest to find a wife. They will vote on which dates he goes on, who stays in the running and who exits the process. At the culmination, the man will make a proposal to the winning potential partner. Given the potential psychological impact on participants and mental health issues on other major British reality TV shows, there have been questions around how Netflix will handle the duty of care elements. Syeda Irtizaali, Director of Unscripted at Netflix UK, was quizzed on the issue today at the Edinburgh Television Festival and responded duty of care had been baked into the production. “It’s not a compliance issue, it’s actually part of the creative,” she said. “We all want innovation, and we’re only going to get real emotion in any program if we are able to say people feel safe. We really thought hard about the duty of care at the center of our editorial – the center of what we’re doing. Banijay UK production houses Initial and Workerbee are making the show. Veteran execs Katy Manley (Big Brother) and Tamsin Dodgson from Initial, and Michelle Chappell and Rick Murray from Workerbee are exec producing the show, which Netflix is billing as an “epic game of Cupid.” |
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In a long-shot move, two Republican attorneys general are hoping the Supreme Court will intervene to stop the antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 Democratic state AGs seeking to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana AG Austin Knudsen filed a motion with the Supreme Court seeking to have the antitrust suit thrown out, naming California and the 11 other states party to the Paramount lawsuit as defendants. The suit was filed with the court on Tuesday, Aug. 25, according to Bird’s office. “Plaintiffs, the State of Iowa and State of Montana, respectfully move this Court for leave to file the attached Bill of Complaint to stop a politicized enforcement action that seeks to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger,” the filing says. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday that he is open to reengaging with Paramount over settlement talks, provided the company is able to “put a lid on their lying leaks.” Bonta initially agreed to meet Monday at Paramount’s request, as the company seeks to resolve the 12-state antitrust case that has blocked it from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. But Bonta canceled the meeting late Sunday night, after news reports emerged about the meeting. As of Tuesday morning, Bonta said, “we don’t have anything scheduled.” “If they are willing to clean things up, put a lid on their lying leaks, and engage in a way that is sincere and in good faith, we will be… happy to meet,” he said. “But they need to take care of the problems and the leaks that they have on their team.” Bonta spoke Tuesday after a press conference about fentanyl and gun seizures at the attorney general’s office in downtown Los Angeles. Paramount has requested a court order that would require a group of 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover financial damages as their litigation delays the closing of its pending $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Paramount Skydance released a statement Monday after Bonta abruptly canceled the two sides’ planned meeting, alleging Paramount had leaked confidential discussions about the Warner Bros. Discovery case. “We share AG Bonta’s concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal,” Paramount said in a statement sent to Variety. “As we have assured the Attorney General’s office, Paramount has not been the source of the leaks of any of our confidential discussions with the AG’s office. We remain hopeful and stand ready to continue good-faith discussions to resolve the Attorneys General suit and move forward with our plans for increased competition and increased output to the benefit of the talent and entertainment workers.” The bond amount is based on the straightforward calculation of the maximum potential ticking fee consideration and other financing costs. Per the terms of the merger, CEO David Ellison is on the hook to pay WBD shareholders a 25 cent per share ticking fee starting Oct. 1, which translates to a payout of $7 million per day or $650 million per quarter until the deal closes. The final deadline for the deal to close is June 4, 2027. Paramount has agreed to delay the closing until five days after the outcome of a trial, or June 1, 2027, whichever comes earliest. The antitrust trial is set to start on March 2 and end on March 19, 2027. By the time trial concludes and the parties submit their final briefs, Paramount expects to pay WBD shareholders at least $1.3 billion in ticking fees. It also said that the delay threatens to nullify the regulatory approvals that Paramount has spent months securing, noting that it would have to take additional steps at “substantial expense” if the transaction still hasn’t closed by the end of the trial. “We have satisfied all closing conditions under our merger agreement, having received regulatory clearances from 68 jurisdictions. These two lawsuits are the only barrier to closing this transaction,” a Paramount spokesperson told TheWrap. “Both the Clayton Act, the federal antitrust law upon which these suits are based, and other federal law expressly provide that plaintiffs are required to post a bond covering the potential harm from halting a transaction to litigate, so that if they lose, the injured party has a source of recovery for the damage caused. Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.” In addition to the financing costs and ticking fee, the Ellison-led media giant warned that there would be “no integration and no ramped-up investment in content, production, and creative talent by the combined company” for at least eight months. The spokesperson also said that employees of both companies would be harmed by the uncertainties caused by the delay. “We remain confident that plaintiffs’ case is without merit and will defend our pro-competitive transaction in court,” Paramount’s statement concluded. “We look forward to closing this transaction and delivering its benefits to consumers and entertainment industry workers in California, the United States and around the world.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office responded to the bond request in a statement to media later Monday, saying that it was an additional “blackmail” effort “to get us to back down” from going to trial. “Paramount and Warner Bros. are two sophisticated companies who willfully decided to include a costly ticking fee as a provision in their merger contract,” the statement read. “They knew this merger would undergo regulatory review; they knew it was not a done deal; and they chose to include it anyway. “What’s more, Paramount itself stipulated to the timing it is now protesting — they agreed to the dates and did not request a bond as a condition of agreeing not to close until after the trail, and potentially as late as June 2027. Now, they’re trying to get a do-over. “Bottom line: Paramount went into this process with eyes wide open. They are lying a bed of their own making, and once again, trying to blackmail us to get us to back down.” MEANWHILE...
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Tyler Cameron Invites Us to "Your Place" |
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HGTV will explore the connection between heart and home in the newly greenlit series Let's Go Back to Your Place. The network has tapped TV personality, home renovation expert and entrepreneur Tyler Cameron as the series' host to play wingman for singletons looking for love in potential suitors' most personal spaces. In each episode, Tyler will guide one hopeful romantic on three house tours looking for design clues that reveal more about the people that live there. Sight unseen, they'll choose their blind date based on nothing but the story their home tells. Let's Go Back to Your Place will air in 2027. For the latest show updates and more exclusive content, fans are invited to stay connected on HGTV's digital platforms by visiting HGTV.com and following @HGTV on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Let's Go Back to Your Place is produced by RTR Media, Inc. |
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The Wall has made the climb to a major milestone. The feel-good game show is about to reach its 100th episode on August 24. Executive produced by LeBron James, the NBC staple sees contestants from all walks of life answer trivia questions for upwards of $12 million on the line. Teammates work in tandem with hopes of building the largest cash prize they can. Correct answers bring green balls down the four-story Plinko-like structure to add to the total while incorrect responses bring out the dreaded red ball of doom that brings their potential winnings down. A single drop could be worth $3 million, which only adds to the drama. Then it’s a matter of blind trust where one partner stays in isolation behind the wall while the other loved one remains onstage choosing drop zones. Viewers watch the rollercoaster ride play out seeing if the ultimate cash buyout contract is accepted or the guaranteed contract gets signed. Right there for every moment during the last decade for six seasons and counting has been Chris Hardwick. For the Emmy-winning show host, its connection goes beyond the monetary. Players have taken in more than $35 million ion the show. But it’s about the people, the stories, and what that life-changing money means as families have paid off debt, funded adoptions, helped charitable causes, and communities. The upcoming 100th episode features Ellie, a dance teacher from Arkansas, who honored her late grandfather by baking 600 pies and generating more than $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She’ll team up with her husband Nick with hopes they serve up some serious money. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (4.09 million Total Viewers) concluded a phenomenal summer run with a resounding victory opposite the season premiere of NBC's "America's Got Talent" live results show (+8% vs. 3.79 million) and CBS' "Big Brother" (+22% vs. 3.35 million) in Total Viewers. "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" averaged 4.22 million Total Viewers this summer, up +9% vs. last year's average (3.87 million across eight episodes) and standing as Wednesday's No. 1 primetime program among Total Viewers in each of its five weeks. Wednesday's "Millionaire" summer finale outdelivered its season premiere (4.07 million on 7/22/26) and grew over its year-ago telecast by +17% in Total Viewers (4.09 million vs. 3.51 million on 8/20/25). "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" returns with new episodes Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9 p.m. EDT/PDT). |
posted 8/25/2026 |
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Paramount+ Feels Like "Making Love" |
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Grab your rosé and clear your group chat, because Hannah Berner is entering her matchmaker era. Today, Paramount+ announced that the podcast powerhouse, stand-up comedian, and certified pop-culture whisperer will host Making Love - a new unscripted reality dating series, premiering on Paramount+ in early 2027. Berner broke the news on her hit podcast Giggly Squad. Making Love is a bold new relationship experiment which gives singles a completely original and unique opportunity to take destiny into their own hands. Can you actually find the person you've always dreamed of? With Berner steering the ship - equal parts hype woman, hilarious hall monitor, and hopeless romantic - expect the drama, the swoons, and the one-liners to hit different. The series comes from Chris Coelen, CEO of Kinetic Content, the force behind cultural phenomenons Love Is Blind and Married at First Sight. Coelen executive produces, along with Kinetic's President of Television Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Lauren Dunlop and Jayson Elmore. Co-Executive Producers are Stefanie Cohen-Williams and Maegan McDonough. The series is set to launch in early 2027. |
posted 8/25/2026 |
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Simon Cowell will step away from America’s Got Talent for several weeks as he undergoes back surgery. The longtime AGT judge reportedly faces no new health crisis, though past back problems followed a terrifying 2020 accident. His absence will leave a noticeable gap at the judges’ table. Cowell has anchored the competition since 2016 and remains one of television’s most recognizable talent judges. For now, however, his recovery will take priority over the next round of AGT filming. TMZ reported that Cowell plans to undergo a routine back procedure soon. Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that surgery will sideline him for several weeks. The report offered reassurance about the Simon Cowell surgery. Sources indicated that doctors had not identified a new major health emergency. Still, Cowell has a difficult history with serious back injuries. In 2020, Cowell fell from a powerful electric bike. The accident broke his back and reportedly nearly left him paralyzed. He then underwent six hours of surgery to repair several fractures. His spinal cord narrowly escaped injury. Reports later suggested that Cowell continued experiencing intermittent back problems. The upcoming procedure will reportedly address those lingering issues. |
posted 8/25/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The competition heats up with the latest season of "Jeopardy! Masters," a tournament featuring the best-of-the-best "Jeopardy!" players, hosted by Ken Jennings. Season 4 sees six of the top contestants return to the game show floor to go head-to-head to compete for the $500,000 grand prize and title of "Jeopardy! Masters" champion. Hosted by Jennings, the fourth annual "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament will return to ABC on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. EDT and stream next day on Hulu. "Jeopardy! Masters" is the highly competitive culmination of the "Jeopardy!" season, featuring the year's elite "Jeopardy!" champions as they face off for the grand prize of $500,000. The lineup of top players is as follows: reigning "Jeopardy! Masters" champion Yogesh Raut and returning finalists Juveria Zaheer and Victoria Groce, 2026 "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions winner Paolo Pasco, and 2026 "Jeopardy!" Invitational Tournament winner Andrew He and runner-up Long Nguyen. Andrew He will make his return to the "Jeopardy! Masters" stage after competing in the first edition of the tournament. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies. The 2026 "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament will air across the following nine episodes: |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Shelley Fabares has died at the age of 82. Fabares first enjoyed success on The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She also had a brief career as a singer. Later, she starred in the sitcom Coach as Christine Armstrong. She also appeared in three movies with Elvis Presley. The Coach alum’s family — including her husband, M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell — confirmed her death in a statement. They said Fabares died on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles surrounded by her loved ones. “To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,” Fabares’ family said. “She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.” “For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film,” they continued. “From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, ‘Johnny Angel,’ to her appearances opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her beloved role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance. But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear.” Farrell and family added that they “will remember Shelley for her kindness, loyalty, wit, courage and beautiful spirit.” “We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives. We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so many. We ask that our family’s privacy be respected as we grieve. We take comfort in knowing that Shelley’s work and the memories she created with those who loved her will continue to live on,” the statement concluded. Her aunt Nanette Fabray (who changed the family’s last name to the phonetic spelling) was already a working actress. Fabares’ mother got her into modeling at the age of 3, and at 10 years old in 1954, she made her TV debut in Letter to Loretta. The life of a child actor, she told The Roanoke Times in 1994, could be tough. “It’s hard to know who you are and what you are,” she explained. “The things that go into the making of a child — you’re not totally disciplined, you don’t always behave, you have a sense of freedom — those things are not allowed on a set.” In 1958, she began starring in The Donna Reed Show as Mary Stone, the teenage daughter of Reed’s Donna and Carl Betz’s Dr. Alex. The family was completed by son and brother Jeff, played by Paul Petersen. Fabares became extremely close to Reed, telling PEOPLE in 1984, ”She was a role model before I knew what a role model was.” During the 1961-1962 season, producer Tony Owen, who was also Reed’s husband, decided to incorporate singing into the show via Peterson and Fabares. “I remember saying, ‘Mr. Owen, Paul can do it. He can do anything,’ ” she told the Los Angeles Times in 2011. “Maybe a month later, he came up to me one day and said, ‘Hey, kid. Do you like being on the show? Do you want to be on next year?’ Not seeing the train heading directly toward me, I said, ‘Oh, yes, Mr. Owen. I do.’ Then he said, ‘Sing.’ ” Fabares’ song “Johnny Angel” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. She also released four albums. She married music producer Lou Adler in 1964. They separated two years later, but Fabares wouldn’t file for divorce until 1978. It was finalized in 1980. During season 5 of The Donna Reed Show, Fabares’ Mary went to college and appeared less regularly on the show. The series ended in 1966. Other shows she appeared on included Police Story, The Rockford Files, The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote. In game shows, she was featured on episodes of The Hollywood Squares, The Magnificent Marble Machine, and Wheel of Fortune. Coach premiered in 1989, and Fabares starred opposite Craig T. Nelson, who played the title role, Coach Hayden Fox. The on-again, off-again romance between their characters was one of the show’s main plots, and Fabares was pleased to play “a very successful, ambitious woman,” she told the Orlando Sentinel in 1989. ” In 1984, she married M*A*S*H alum Farrell, now 87, in a ceremony at her aunt’s home. “There is a light inside her that is just magical,” Farrell told PEOPLE in 1991. “I find her a constant source of rejuvenation.” She said, “Mike grounds me, and I think I pull him out sometimes. It’s a nice mix.” She also became stepmother to his children, Michael and Erin, from his previous marriage. Outside of acting, Fabares was involved with fundraising for Alzheimer’s research, and Farrell campaigned for an array of human rights causes. “I travel around the country, make speeches, do fundraising, testify before Congress — things that I never thought I would ever do,” she told The Roanoke Times. “It is so far out of the realm of what I thought I would be doing with my life. But I had the example of what Mike has done with his life. My experience with the Alzheimer’s Association has been one of the most rewarding of my life.” In 2000, Fabares received a liver transplant after she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. “She’s a tough cookie,” Farrell told PEOPLE at the time. Fabares is survived by her husband and stepchildren. |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Vasha Wallace to Exit Fremantle |
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Fremantle‘s long-serving global formats chief Vasha Wallace is laving the Got Talent firm. In a note sent to external colleagues, she wrote that she was preparing to hand over to colleagues in September. At that point she would exit to become an international consultant, leaving behind her role as Fremantle’s Executive VP of Global Acquisitions and Development. “I have been enormously lucky and grateful to work with a brilliant, ridiculously talented bunch of people over the last two decades,” she wrote. “These creative collaborations are exactly why we’ve managed to make such a success of what we do, across a constantly challenging and changing landscape.” Wallace, who began her career at Sky TV in New Zealand, joined RTL-owned Fremantle in 2004 when it was known as FremantleMedia. She steadily rose through the ranks, developing and distributing shows such as Farmer Wants a Wife, The Apprentice and Project Runway. On the acquisitions front, she fronted production multi-territory production deals on the likes of The Masked Singer, The Traitors and I Can See Your Voice. “Next up: I’m building myself a portfolio career, which is a fancy way of saying ‘doing several interesting things at once and hoping it all comes together,'” she wrote. “Part of that will be consulting in international television, so our paths will continue to cross. I’m rather excited about it. “I am proud of what we have all built together and of being part of a world-class global formats team rolling out thousands of shows around the world. When I first joined, we took a British show about lonely farmers looking for love, and transformed it into the global format, Farmer Wants a Wife, while The Apprentice made business dreams come true internationally.” |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Sharna Burgess to Return to "Dancing" |
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Dancing With the Stars is welcoming Sharna Burgess back into its professional dancer slate for season 35 this September. The upcoming installment will mark her return to the ballroom after five years away from the series. Burgess’ most recent appearance on the show was in 2021 for season 30, where she was partnered with her fiancé Brian Austin Green. Burgess is no stranger to the ballroom; she has competed in 14 seasons of Dancing, and infamously won season 27 alongside Bobby Bones. Her return to the show was widely speculated as she’s partaken in multiple Dancing-related events and appearances as of late, including DWTS Con. |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Deal! ... in Germany |
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We say yes to this deal: “Deal or No Deal” is coming back to SAT.1 in 2027! In the new edition of the game show classic, Jörg Pilawa gambles with his guests for up to 100,000 euros. Only those who show strong nerves, a willingness to take risks and a lucky hand will get closer to the maximum win step by step. “Deal or No Deal” is simple and timeless: Due to the enormous drop between one cent and 100,000 euros, each suitcase promises pure thrills. In SAT.1, the show looks back on a successful history: Between 2004 and 2008 and 2014/2015, “Deal or No Deal” regularly generated ratings far above the SAT.1 channel average on various broadcasting slots. This is how “Deal or No Deal” works: 22 suitcases. 22 hidden prize sums between one cent and 100,000 euros. At the beginning of each episode, the candidate chooses a suitcase. The remaining 21 suitcases will be opened one by one. The more small amounts are eliminated from the game, the higher the chance that the selected suitcase will contain a large sum of winnings – and vice versa. After each round of the game, the bank makes a secure offer in exchange for the selected suitcase. If it is accepted, the game ends immediately. Otherwise, they will continue to gamble until only one suitcase remains. “Deal or No Deal” is a production of Banijay Productions Germany. Production will take place in Cologne from September 14, 2026. |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Jo Gardiner, star of the second season of Race Across the World, died August 21. She was 61. Gardiner’s family said she died after a “long and courageous battle with cancer.” Her passing comes a year after her son, Sam, lost his life in a car crash. Jo and Sam competed together in Race Across the World, traversing Latin America for the BBC reality competition series, produced by Studio Lambert. They became firm favorites among fans of the show, finishing fourth in their race. “She lived fully, fiercely and never did anything by halves,” Jo’s family said in a statement, shared with BBC News. “She was blessed with countless friends, drawn to her extraordinary magnetism. Somehow, each one felt as though they were among her very best. To us, she was more than all of these things. She was our family, our joy, our safe place and our absolute treasure.” In a statement, Studio Lambert and the BBC said: “We offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Jo’s son Charlie, and her wider family and friends. “Following the tragic death of Jo’s son Sam last year, we paid tribute to how integral Sam and Jo had been to series two. Millions of people remembered their transformative journey across Latin America in 2020 and we hold that memory in our hearts as we fondly recall Jo’s passion for life, her kindness, her strength, and above all her utter devotion to Sam and her family. “At the time of filming, Sam described his mum as amazing – and that is how we will always remember her. Jo became the matriarch of the Race Across the World cast family, she leaves a lasting legacy in the many lives that she touched, both through the series and beyond. It was a privilege to share her story and she will be deeply missed.” |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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